Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Melrose Buffaloes (Melrose, NM) and the host Springer Red Devils (Springer, NM), saw Melrose's basketball squad wallop Springer by a tally of 58-27.

With the victory, Melrose moves its record to 28-1 on the year. The Buffaloes travel to Maxwell (Maxwell, NM) to face the Bears in a non-league game on Saturday, March 14. The Bears enter the game with a record of 25-4. Maxwell won 61-52 in their recent non-league game against Tatum (Tatum, NM)

With the defeat, Springer moves to 23-6 on the year.